Trauma Surgeon
Updated 12/19/25
York, Pennsylvania, United States
Physician
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
General SummaryAssists the Medical Director-Trauma Surgery in the operation of the Trauma Service. Assists in the review of quality, adequacy and appropriateness of services within the service.Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions:Identifies patient and/or provider needs and develops quality programs to meet those needs. Ensures delivery of quality services for patients.Provides clinical supervision to appropriate physician and non-physician staff within the department.Participates in the development and administration of department continuing education programs. Participates in the education of house staff and Medical Staff continuing education activities.Supervises and teaches residents and medical students.Assists with reviews of the quality of resident education and makes changes as necessary. Improves resident curriculum.Assists with the development and implementation of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and other trauma related educational courses.Participates in research and other scholarly activities.Common Expectations:Assists with the establishment and maintenance of department policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.Participates in Medical Staff activities as required and/or as requested.Observes the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Hospital and the Medical Staff.Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.Required for All Jobs:Performs other related duties as identified.WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.Physical Demands:Standing - FrequentlyWalking - FrequentlySitting - OccasionallyCarrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)Kneeling/Crouching - OccasionallyReaching - OccasionallyTalking - FrequentlyHearing - FrequentlyRepetitive Motions - OccasionallyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - OccasionallyWorking Environment:Occupational Hazards - ExposureBloodborne Pathogen - ExposureQualificationsMinimum Education:Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required orDoctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required Licenses:Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required orLicensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required Courses and Training:Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. Upon Hire Required andSubspecialty Cert in Surgical Critical Care. Upon Hire Required andCertified course instructor for the Advanced Trauma Life Support course. Upon Hire Required Completion of a Surgery residency and appropriate training in trauma. Upon Hire Required andFellowship in Surgical Critical Care. Upon Hire Required andMust qualify and be a member of the Medical Staff of York Hospital. Upon Hire Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Teaching skills.
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